Collection Highlights
Architect's Sign
Date:
ca. 1837
Object Number:
1953.197
Medium:
Wood
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cup plate
Object Number:
1982.65[dup]
Date:
1830-1850
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 5/8 x 3 7/16 in. ( 1.6 x 8.7 cm )
Marks:
pressed: in well: "· VICTORIA ·"
Description:
Peacock blue pressed lead glass cup plate; circular form with edge consisting of one large scallop alternating with two smaller scallops; silhouette of Queen Victoria enclosed by stippled ring, and surrounded by scrollwork; name inscribed to left of profile; on interior rim, pattern of flowers, leaves, scrolled motifs, and shield-like motifs, some stippled (Lee-Rose 577).
Credit Line:
Gift of Colonel Henry O. Havemeyer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
